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Oldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa
DNA from European fossils dating back 45,000 years offers new clues to how our species spread across the world.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
WATCH: Giant inflatable Santas take over Utah neighborhood
Santas at every turn. A couple captured the comical number of inflatable St. Nicks outside numerous homes in this Utah neighborhood.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Turkey says Ethiopia and Somalia to negotiate Horn of Africa deal
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland regionFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Regan Smith wins first short course swimming world title, leads U.S. one-two in backstroke
Regan Smith won her first short course world title in the 100m backstroke.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Australian swim legend Dawn Fraser is recovering after a fall and hip replacement surgery
Former Australian swimming great and four-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Fraser is recovering in a hospital after she fell and sustained a broken hip and four broken ribsABC News - Dec. 11 -
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Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh open short course swimming worlds with world records
Summer McIntosh broke the 400m freestyle world record in the first final of short course worlds.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
Mexico federal congressman shot dead in Veracruz state
Benito Aguas from president Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena party is latest victim of spate of political violence. A Mexican federal congressman has been assassinated, in the latest killing in an ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes
Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty. France has begun recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad in the latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
David Squires on … Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to improve efficiency at Santa’s grotto
Our cartoonist on how Manchester United’s head of football operations could shake things up at the North Pole. Buy a copy of a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
How to brand Africa
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McKinsey’s $122mn bribery settlement in South Africa sparks outrage
Politicians and campaigners say penalty is insufficient as country struggles with corruptionFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - Lost Artifacts Of Africa Guide
You're going to discover a lot of goodies Indiana Jones and the Great Circle . Some of these are found in places you'd least expect in the Gizeh chapter, so you should keep your eyes peeled for ...GameSpot - Dec. 8 -
What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor | William Keegan
In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU. The relationship between the prime minister and chancellor is one of the most crucial in British ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Pant plays 'outrageous' hook shot
Rishabh Pant plays an "outrageous" hook shot for four during day two of the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Steelers' Pickens takes shot at Browns' Newsome
Steelers receiver George Pickens says he doesn't "know who" Browns cornerback Greg Newsome is, despite their postgame squabble following Cleveland's Week 12 win.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
'Brook has done a winter's work Santa would be proud of'
Harry Brook's 123 on the opening day in Wellington, following his 171 in Christchurch, has the tourists in reach of a series win.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Kindergarten students shot at school in Northern California
Two Kindergarten students are in extremely critical condition after their school was targeted in a shooting Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials. Police say the gunman, who apparently ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Manhunt for gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a citywide manhunt continues.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Disneyland's holiday fest dazzles with Latin traditions and a candlelit 'Silent Night'
Disney California Adventure's Festival of Holidays is a 'tapestry of diversity,' focusing on the cultures that inspired Disney films.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
GSK, China's Zhifei Expand Shingles Shot Collaboration
GSK extended its collaboration with Zhifei to commercialize its shingles vaccine Shingrix in China until 2034.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast
The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
After arrest in killing of Arizona dancer found in burning car, her family still has many questions
Following an arrest in the 2023 killing of Mercedes Vega, her mother still remains far from understanding the grim circumstances surrounding the slaying.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
CEO of UnitedHealthcare shot and killed in New York
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed by an assailant in midtown Manhattan in what police called a "brazen targeted attack." Officials said the the suspect shot Thompson ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Biden Hopes Train Project in Angola Defines Africa Legacy
In his last announced trip abroad as president, Mr. Biden relished touring a U.S.-financed train line in Angola intended to transport goods and critical minerals to port.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener
England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot in premeditated attack: police
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday morning, police said. New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch said the shooting was a "brazen, targeted ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare Executive Fatally Shot on Shareholder Day in Manhattan
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa
The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Samsung QN90D QLED TV Review: Dazzling Highs, Solid Lows
Samsung’s stalwart QLED TV remains a winner for bright-room warriors.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Biden in Angola says the future runs 'through Africa'
President Biden on Tuesday declared the United States was “all in” on forging a stronger partnership with Africa as he nodded to the complicated and at times ugly history between the two during a ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
‘A dancer dances, even with replaced hips and scoliosis’: only one actor can play Liza Minnelli
Despite Minnelli’s memoir not being finished and a queue of ‘Academy award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners excited to talk’, the star of the upcoming biopic is already obvious. As the repeatedly ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Biden Arrives in Angola on His Only Trip as President to Sub-Saharan Africa
The president arrived in Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.The New York Times - Nov. 28
